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The Craftsman 2.5 in. Hose Pinch Off Tool is definately one of my favorite tools. I have a small engine repair shop and use this tool regularly. It is awsome and works great. I use it on radiator hoses on ATVs and sand buggies and on fule lines when doing carb work on othe routdoor power equipment. They clamp down very easily and shut the fluid supply completley off and does not damage or crimp the hoses at all. When you are done working with the hose pinch off pliers, it is just as easy to unclamp and remove the tool when you are done using it. I like this toold the most becuase I have never had any type of hose damage while using this tool. I have even used this tool while working on my son's boat over the summer. It worked well on the sump pump repair we did as well as cooling lines that we were fixing. I actually have 2-sets of this tool.

I work in the Rv industry as a rv technician, so it is important to have the right tool for the right job. These pinch off pliers are just that. For getting a positive pinch on a heater hose when changing out a heater control valve with no loss of antifreeze saves time and clean up and the ease of operation is priceless. Highly recommended tool.